Abelmoschus moschatus

Plant Characteristics
Lifespan:	⌛	Annual"Annual" is not in the list (perennial, annual, biennial, unknown) of allowed values for the "Lifespan" property.

Cultivation

Exposure:	☼	Full Sun"Full Sun" is not in the list (sun, part-sun, shade, unknown) of allowed values for the "Exposure" property.
Water:	◍	Regular"Regular" is not in the list (wet, moist, moderate, dry, less when dormant) of allowed values for the "Water" property.
Sunset Zones:		All

Scientific Names

Bushy plant about 1.5 ft. tall and wide. Has deep green, deeply cut leaves. Five-petaled, 3-4.5-in. flowers, come in cherry red or pink with white centers, resembling tropical hibiscus. Likes good soil, heat, and sunny location; blooms most profusely where summers are long and hot. Grow from seed sown outdoors as soon as ground is warm (or else start indoors 6 to 8 weeks before transplanting outdoors). Flowering begins 100 days after sowing, and goes on until frost or cold weather hits. Can be grown as indoors in a 6-in. pot where it gets bright light.

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Order:	Malvales
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Family:	Malvaceae
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Genus:	Abelmoschus Medik.
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Species:	A. Moschatus
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